1
Runway
0
Frequencies
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Procedures
Quick Facts
FAA
AL55
Elevation
95 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
30.442, -87.464
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
95 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE
Coordinates
30.4419, -87.4639
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at AL55. Showing nearest cameras.
Dauphin Island
East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total
40 NM away
Mobile West
NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
46 NM away
12 camera angles available
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 09 / 27 | 2,175 ft | 80 ft | TURF | - | - | - |
Airport Remarks
- FOR CD CTC PENSACOLA APCH AT 850-266-6884 OR 850-266-6885.
- MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
- MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
- WEST END SOFT AFT RAIN.
Nearby airports & facilities
AL55
Shields Airport
Elberta — 1 nm
AL88
BAN FARM
LILLIAN — 1 nm
AL88
BAN FARM
LILLIAN — 1 nm
49AL
Pleasant View Farm Airport
Elberta — 3 nm
49AL
PLEASANT VIEW FARM
ELBERTA — 3 nm
AL08
Perdido Winds Airpark
Elberta — 4 nm
AL08
PERDIDO WINDS AIRPARK
ELBERTA — 4 nm
AL69
VAUGHN
SEMINOLE — 4 nm
AL69
VAUGHN
SEMINOLE — 4 nm
7AL9
Horak Airport
Elberta — 4 nm
7AL9
HORAK
ELBERTA — 4 nm
82J
ROSCOE FLD
PENSACOLA — 6 nm
Nearest airports
- AL55 — Shields Airport
Elberta
- AL88 — BAN FARM
LILLIAN
- AL88 — BAN FARM
LILLIAN
- 49AL — Pleasant View Farm Airport
Elberta
- 49AL — PLEASANT VIEW FARM
ELBERTA
Alabama airports
AL55 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
SHIELDS (AL55) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in ELBERTA, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 95 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 30.4419°N, 87.4639°W.
Runways
SHIELDS has 1 runway. The longest runway (09/27) measures 2,175 feet by 80 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
SHIELDS is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near SHIELDS, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AL55?
AL55 is the ICAO identifier for SHIELDS, a public-use airport located in ELBERTA, Alabama, United States.
How many runways does SHIELDS have?
SHIELDS (AL55) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of AL55?
The field elevation of SHIELDS is 95 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at AL55?
No fuel types are currently listed for SHIELDS. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at AL55?
The longest runway at SHIELDS is 2,175 feet long.
How do I access complete data for AL55?
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Where is SHIELDS located?
SHIELDS (AL55) is located in ELBERTA, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 95 ft MSL.
Does AL55 have weather cameras?
AL55 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.